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Bboxx Protect, Bboxx’s first insurance product, is set to transform the Rwandan insurance landscape by providing financial security previously out of reach for many motorbike users. Created in collaboration with Radiant Yacu, its data-backed PAYGo model enables pricing over 40% lower than the average market rate for comprehensive insurance.
The government of Rwanda is considering scaling up eco-friendly technology to generate biogas from wastewater treatment and be used as cooking fuel across different schools in the country.Anaerobic baffled reactor is a type of sanitation technology that is designed to treat wastewater and fecal sludge, thereby producing energy.
Senegal and Rwanda have become luminous case studies for transforming local industries into economic powerhouses poised to conquer the African market under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Meanwhile, Nigeria—Africa’s most populous country and largest economy—finds itself at a crossroads.
The updated policy prioritises enhancing renewable energy sources to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The government aims to incorporate advancements in the energy sector, including nuclear energy and green hydrogen, aligning with global shifts toward cleaner technology, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure.
As part of efforts to promote sustainable mobility and energy, the Rwandan government has announced that starting in January 2025, petrol-powered motorcycles will no longer be registered for public transport in Kigali.
The GenFarm project is a comprehensive ecosystem of e-powered mechanised farming services for rural Africa. Preparation for the construction of Empowerment Hub (e-Hub), a key component of GenFarm, is underway and is expected to be operational by the first half of 2025.
Despite being a relatively small and densely populated country, Rwanda aims to shift from an agricultural-based economy to one driven by industry and services. A key part of this transformation hinges on expanding access to electricity and harnessing it for productive uses that stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the livelihoods.

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